The weather was hot in July, so Lu Shiyi asked Su Jin and her son not to go out for a walk during the day, and to accompany them out when night fell.
The weather was a little cooler at night, and every household on the farm received food, which they hid in their vegetable cellars.
Cicadas were chirping on the trees, and everyone brought out their small stools and sat around the edge of the field.
"It's too hot in the room. When will it cool down?" The family members gathered together to talk, while the team members went to the other side.
Su Jin originally wanted to stay in the house and enjoy the air conditioning and didn't want to go out, but Lu Shiyi dragged her out to cool off. Before going out, she took Hanhan into her space to sleep.
"Captain Wu mentioned that we need to discuss the autumn crop planting today." Lu Shiyi informed Su Jin of today's events.
The couple walked out hand in hand. Lu Shiyi found that the field was already full of people. Liu Yunshan and Yunfeng Zuo's sister-in-law were also sitting in front of the prince, and there was an empty seat beside them.
"Xiao Jin, come here quickly." Liu Yunshan looked at Su Jin and immediately waved at her.
Su Jin took the stool from Lu Shiyi and turned to walk over.
"Wife, I will go back to see Hanhan from time to time." As Lu Shiyi and Su Jin walked over, they deliberately discussed excuses for not carrying Hanhan out.
The family members around all understood what was going on. Hanhan was still young, and no one would carry him out. There were many mosquitoes outside, and they would disturb the children's sleep.
The children running around were all over 5 years old, and their families were discussing this autumn's food issues, some of them were discussing whether to plant sweet potatoes or something like that.
Sweet potatoes are different from other plants. They can survive even in arid environments.
After Su Jin sat down, he talked to the family members. After everyone arrived, Liu Yunshan stated her requirements according to the arrangements of Mr. Song and the elders.
"Let's plant sweet potatoes and potatoes. These two have high yields, so at least we will have something to eat in the winter." The family members discussed for a while and decided to plant them.
"We will start sowing tomorrow, so everyone needs to work harder. After the seeds are planted, the waterwheel should be able to irrigate." Liu Yunshan admired the courage of the three people and would rather work harder to set up the waterwheel.
When there is no harvest at the foot of the mountain, the people on the mountain can be self-sufficient in their own way.
"Okay!" The family members all agreed.
"Aunt, I heard that Secretary Guo came to the farm today. Is there anything you want to say?" Mrs. Cheng just came out of the house and saw Secretary Guo being led in by the members of the Pigeon Committee.
"It's to check the grain in the farm's granary. Fortunately, we have two granaries in front and back, otherwise, our grain would have been taken away!" Liu Yunshan told the family truthfully.
After he finished speaking, the family members' faces turned gloomy. Even the supply and marketing cooperatives in the county were short of food. People in the family compound said that after the food coupons were issued, neither the supply and marketing cooperatives in the compound nor the supply and marketing cooperatives in the county could exchange them for food.
When they heard what their family members said, they secretly felt lucky that they were chosen to work on the farm. Otherwise, their family would not have had an easy time this year. Due to the natural disasters in the past few years, the family had to live frugally, and the children were still young.
Nowadays, children have grown up and their appetites have improved a lot. If we continue to save food, they may become malnourished.
"Haven't you seen our spare granary? The food sent by logistics should be consumed every day!" The family members knew about the movements of the kitchen team. Secretary Guo led the people to make a commotion. Everyone admired the team leader of the kitchen team for his foresight.
"The squad leader of the kitchen squad was once punished for this matter and was transferred here from the military camp in Sichuan Province." Yun Feng introduced the squad leader of the kitchen squad, and Su Jin's eyes lit up.
No wonder the Sichuan cuisine made by the kitchen team is delicious. Every time they make Sichuan cuisine, Su Jin will ask Lu Shiyi to call it back.
"The Sichuan Army has experienced a lot, and I admire them." A family member who came from Sichuan Province sighed.
"Let's ask the squad leader to make some Sichuan dishes tomorrow and send them to the fields for lunch. Eat more so you have the energy to work in the afternoon." Yun Feng agreed.
"Aunt, are we going to plant the fields on both sides tomorrow, or just the ones at the back?" Mrs. Qi asked in the crowd.
Secretary Guo’s visit made many sisters-in-law anxious. If someone secretly spread the news, the commune staff would probably come over.
"As long as no one from the farm sends the message out, those people shouldn't come, right?" Mrs. Zhou asked with a wry smile.
The family members are all thinking about having more food for themselves. They spent a winter in the mountains last year and know how difficult it is to spend the winter in the mountains. Although there is no snow, the weather is cold and they rarely go out during the New Year.
"The families are all gathered here. If anyone sends a message, we will end up losing our own rations. As military dependents for many years, no one wants their husbands and children to go hungry." Yun Feng looked around, taking in the actions of each family member. "The children have grown up and are no longer the little kids they were a few years ago."
The family members all agreed that Yunfeng was right and would never let anyone take food away from them.
"With everyone working together, we can build a successful farm," Liu Yunshan concluded. "Tomorrow, the team members will go into the mountains to hunt, and the families will plant crops in the fields ahead and behind."
The family members had finished their work and started talking about the issue of their children going to school.
The team members gathered together to talk about Secretary Guo and the commune's actions. They had planted several spies in the commune, and information was delivered continuously.
"It seems we need to be on guard. Secretary Guo must have set his sights on the farm. The criticisms from the team leaders below are probably for us to see." After listening to the team members' report, Lu Shiyi reminded them to be careful.
"Minister Lu, Secretary Guo belongs to the same faction as Political Commissar Wei. The Wei family has intervened, and the Yan family is behind it. The Divine Sword Team was transferred here, and it also has a close relationship with the Yan family." The members of the Divine Sword Team were full of hatred for the Yan family.
The members of the Excalibur team were training in the imperial capital. The four teams were protecting the leader. Now, they were split into two parts, one of which was protecting the old people on the farm.
"Secretary Guo is the Yan family controlling Elder Song and the others," Lu Shiyi told the truth. "Elder Song and the elders are not here. I repeat, if anyone dares to touch these old men, the Divine Sword will have to be dispatched to eliminate them."
"Yes!" The team members agreed one after another.
"Shi Yi, I don't think Secretary Guo will come here easily. Several of his confidants have checked the granary, and all the food in the logistics department has been moved." Lin Zitao looked at Lu Shiyi and found that the other party was very cautious.
"We just came here to take a look and prevent them from launching another sneak attack. There are people at the foot of the mountain who are jealous of us." Lu Shiyi told everyone.
When August or September comes, it is time for the villagers to go into the mountains to hunt, so Lu Shiyi wants to advance the hunting time to tomorrow.
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